Rail Excursion Fares Extended for Winter Travel
CHICAGO Aug 20 Unprecedented extensions of excursion fares for winter travel to and from the Pacific Coast were announced by Hugh W Siddall chairman of the Trans Continental and Western Passenger Associations. First class tickets may be bought up to May 14 next year with a two cent per mile rate and a thirty day return limit from Oct 1. Tourist sleepers at ten cents per mile and coach travel at eighteen cents per mile with a six month return limit, all three classes renewed Oct 1. The policy targets winter and spring travel, with broad incentives and extended extensions spurring travel demand.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Hugh W. Siddall
Trans-Continental and
Western Passenger Associations
Wast
Rail travel cheaper in winter and summer alike
The report notes longer winter travel periods and low fares that balance rail use year round. Pacific Coast travel show says early summer low fares rose 43 percent over 1935, reaching near 1930 levels for travelers by train, with the extension period applying east and westbound.
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Pacific Coast Travel
Alpena Jubilee Draws Huronians For Night Festivities
Alpena hosts annual sports day drawing Huronians to town with a planned visit, an American Legion drum and bugle corps, and a sequence of Huron Chamber of Commerce entertainment acts tonight. Local automobilist tags are available at the Chamber of Commerce Tecma without Gost for travelers.
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Alpena
Alpéna
Huron
American Legion
Huron Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Tecma
Gost
Extradition Papers Sent To Governor For Meier
Extradition papers for Herman Speed Meier held in Spokane Washington on a statutory charge have been sent to Governor Tom Berry in Pierre. State's Attorney H W Markey announced the move noting Meier’s prior resistance threats by Huron officials. Meier has been sought by Huron authorities for over a year after a complaint filed July 8 1935 following an alleged attack on a 14 year old girl.
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Herman
Speed) Meier
Spokane
Wash
Huron
Tom Berry
Pierre
H.W. Markey
Markey
Meier
Ior
Horse Killed in Collision East of Groton
A car driven by Paul Huechier and Al Pieiffer from Aberdeen collided Tuesday night with a loose wandering horse about three miles east of Groton. The horse belonged to Miles Bingham and died after the crash. The vehicle sustained major damage with two demolished headlights and a smashed radiator. occupants suffered only minor injuries.
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Rae
Groton
Paul Huechier
al Pieiffer
Aberdeen
Miles Bingham
Kuschler
Government To Buy Seed Grain
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace announced ten million dollars to buy wheat barley and rye seed for drought area farmers next spring. Seed to be purchased from cooperatives and companies, stored in northwest elevators, and distributed to farmers in need to avert speculation and shore up farm stability. Wallace urged insurance against weather shocks as a safeguard for individual farmers.
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Cleveland
Henry A. Wallace
Washington
Wallace
Mil R. Perkins
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Girl Attacked by Greyhounds in Revere
Miss Esther Lamborghini, 14, was mauled by seven greyhounds while being walked on a leash near her home in Revere Massachusetts. Police rescued her after two dogs bit her. The animals were from Dr James A Austin of Miami Florida and Revere. She was treated for head and arm lacerations.
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Revere
Mass
Esther Lamborghini
John J. Gannon
Pelice
James A. Austin
Miami
Flo
Lamborghini
Burbank Boy Drowns In Missouri River
Vermillion Aug 20 Robert Gerard eight year old son of Adelard Gerard of Burbank died in the Missouri River after stepping into a deep hole while with six companions. Ralph Plantonberg tried to救救, but Robert slipped from his back and the body had not been recovered by morning.
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Burbank
Missouri River
Flashes of Life From The Associated Press
Miami police thwart a gambling raid, seizing a sign and thousands of dollars in chips. Three suspects arrested. no babies involved. Clearwater reports a cat raising two orphaned squirrels with its kittens. A charity wedding flight plan from San Francisco to Reno promises all expenses paid for couples, with clergy and hotel included. Charleston hosts a 25 dollar prize for first bale of cotton, won by W. El Frazier amid local competition.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
San Francisco
A_ tarriage
Reno
Air Lines Uniteds
Charleston
Battery Gin Company
W. EL Frazier
Raffety Company
Seek To Oust Mayor Who Backs Landon
In Pensacola Florida August 20 a move to remove Mayor H Clay Armstrong gained pace as council action was set for tonight. Armstrong a Democrat endorsed Alf Landon for president in letters and telegrams triggering Democratic groups to demand his removal. He said he disagreed with Roosevelt administration policies and felt no apology was due.
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Landon
Pensacola
Fla
H. Clay Armstrong
Alf M. Landon
Armstrong
Penscola
Roosevelt
South Dakotans in Yakima Car Crash
Yakima Washington August 20 Ly man C Swears 15 of Qwosse Michigan was critically injured last night when his car crashed into a parked automobile hospital attendants held Lictie hone for its life Wilbur Isaacson 22 and Gordon Ke deen 25 of Lake Andes S D riding with him were less seriously hurt Montana trip Lizzie Williams has gone to Miles City Mont to visit her sons for a few weeks.
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South
Montana
Bonilla
Lizzie Williams
Miles City
Mont
Mayhem charges dismissed against two California physicians
San Francisco August 2 A judge dismissed mayhem conspiracy charges against Dr Tilton E Tillman and Dr Samuel G Boyd in the Ann Cooper Hewitt case. Prosecutor August Fournier vowed to appeal and continue efforts to extradite Miss Hewitt s mother Maryon Cooper Hewitt from New Jersey. Hewitt s attorney announced a pending damage suit against the doctors and her mother remains active.
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San Francisco
Ann Cooper Hewitt
California
August Fournier
Tilton E. Tillman
Samuel G. Boyd
Fourtner
Miss Hewitt
Maryon Cooper Heiwitt
New Jersey
Englewood
N. J
Fourtier
Raglan Tuttle
Bank Clearings Dip Slightly Last Week
New York report shows total clearings of 4.98 billion dollars for the week ending August 14, a 2.0 percent drop from the prior year. New York City clearings fell to 2.89 billion, down 12.9 percent from last year, while all-wide centers totaled 2.10 billion, up 18.4 percent from the previous year. outside New York, most centers posted gains.
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New York
Cnse
Dun and Bradsweet
New York City
Lumberjacks Vote To Return To Work
Lumberjacks in Clearwater County vote 120 to 18 to end a strike and return to work under modified conditions. National Guard officials report concessions including no discrimination against strikers improved living conditions and free meals for workers seeking jobs.
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Piencn
Deta Orline
Clearwater County
Col. S. D. Hays
H. C. Snyder
Pigree Hotel
Pierce and
Croling
National
Political In Brief from Across States
Roosevelt plans drought conferences and asks Congress to bolster western relief funds. Gov Landon tours the East to rally against the New Deal. Democratic Chairman Fairey says Republican tactics rely on scare propaganda. Hamilton predicts London victory and points to clearer fundamental issues. Knox asserts business cannot be run from Washington. A Jewish Advocate editorial says Coughlin has shifted to challenging the Jews. Rain impacts Lane area with 11/16 to 2 inches. farmers sow rye and begin fall plowing.
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Associated Press
Hyde Park
M. D
Roosevelt
Congress
New York
Chaman Fairey
Sedalia
Hamilton
London
Hagerstown
Frank Knox
Washington
Boston
Jewish Advocate
Charles =. Coughlin
Sully County Storm Ravages Homes and Farms
OWIDA reports a broad wind storm Tuesday evening causing varied damage from outbuildings to barns granaries and sheds. Fire lightning destroyed all buildings except one house 20 miles SW and another remains after others leveled. Town trees damaged, boy scout cabin in the park demolished, wind with rain and hail uprooted crops and grass in the prairie.
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Owida
Sully
O. D. Warte Ranch
Willis Courrier
Nanding
Gnida
Hay Fire Destroys Stack on Brancroft Quarter
Aug 20 Brancroft reports hay burned in a small bonfire on the quarter fast of town destroying a single hay pile and one stack. Firefighting efforts were futile until the stack burnt completely.
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Brancroft
Ainer
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